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Observation Coding:

Review These Encounters for Worry-Free Observation Coding

Published on Fri Nov 22, 2019

Know how, when to apply the 8-hour rule. If you get confused using the observation codes, you’re not alone. The sheer number of codes you can use to document observation services can seem overwhelming at times, and picking the right one isn’t as simple as just determining the length of time the patient was under observation. To help your decision [...]
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